[C320-list] Advice on Line (replacement)

[Utility Email]

Thanks. 

David B. Swanson, P.E., S.E.
Principal, LEED AP
Reid Middleton, Inc.
(425) 741-3800 office
(425) 508-7971 mobile
www.reidmiddleton.com


On Apr 14, 2011, at 11:39 AM, Pat Ireland <cherie320 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dave
> 
> Believe the comparable Sampson line is XLS, XLS Extra and ELS Extra T.
> 
> Pat, 801
> 
> 
> On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 10:22 PM, Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net>wrote:
> 
>> Yes. Even used a little fabric softener per the line manufacturer's
>> suggestion. My lines have some notches and cuts in the cover. Time for
>> replacement and time to use my old sheets as scrap utility line.
>> 
>> Dave Swanson
>> S/V Emily Ann
>> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
>> Mukilteo, WA
>> 
>> 
>> On Apr 13, 2011, at 1:54 PM, Bruce<bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Have you tried washing your sheets in the washing mashine?  Put them in a
>> pillow case to keep them from knoting up.
>>> Bruce
>>> Somerset 671 SoCal
>>> 
>>> Bruce Heyman949-289-8400
>>> 
>>> -----Original message-----
>>> From: Utility Email <kswanson123 at comcast.net>
>>> To: C320IA List Server <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Wed, Apr 13, 2011 19:28:29 GMT+00:00
>>> Subject: [C320-list] Advice on Line (replacement)
>>> 
>>> I am replacing some grimy jib sheets and a main sheet on my 320. Any
>> advice on make and type of lime to use?
>>> 
>>> Both of the stock lines are 7/16 diameter and they appear to be of a
>> quality similar to the New England Ropes Sta Set.  I recall that I read
>> somewhere (during our long wet winter) that someone really likes a specific
>> line from Sampson for jib sheets on the C320 and that they were very supple
>> and worked well the Lewmar winches.  I can't remember if this reference I
>> read was on our C320IA website, 350IA, C34.org, or Sail magazine.  My grimy
>> stock limes have been binding in my winches, so upgrading the line during
>> this replacement is what I'm am interested in doing.
>>> 
>>> We use our boat for mostly cruising and some (not serious) club racing.
>> I can't seem to find this reference Sampson line.  So I though I would ask
>> for some opinions, advice, and recommendation from my C320IA colleagues on
>> brand, type, and size for sheet replacements.
>>> What do you recommend?
>>> 
>>> Dave
>>> 
>>> Dave Swanson
>>> S/V Emily Ann
>>> 2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
>>> Mukilteo, WA
>>> 
>>